Matthew 26:53
dost thou think that I am not able now to call upon my Father, and He will place beside me more than twelve legions of messengers?
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
54how then may the Writings be fulfilled, that thus it behoveth to happen?'
Cross References
2 Kings 6:17And Elisha prayeth, and saith, 'Jehovah, open, I pray Thee, his eyes, and he doth see;' and Jehovah openeth the eyes of the young man, and he seeth, and lo, the hill is full of horses and chariots of fire, round about Elisha.
Matthew 4:11Then doth the Devil leave him, and lo, messengers came and were ministering to him.
Matthew 25:31'And whenever the Son of Man may come in his glory, and all the holy messengers with him, then he shall sit upon a throne of his glory;
2 Thessalonians 1:7and to you who are troubled — rest with us in the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven, with messengers of his power,
Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:48-57
Christ Betrayed by Judas; The Priest's Servant Smitten by Peter; Christ Deserted by His Disciples. 47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then… Read the whole commentary →